The Government’s opened its books and it’s showing a return to surplus is well on track. 

The Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update shows a stronger and slightly faster surplus than predicted... with the books expected to get out of the red by 2028/29. 

Treasury also predicts unemployment has already peaked - and will track down. 

But, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Predictions of house price growth have been slashed, and there are some choice words about how costly our super is. 

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald business editor at large, Liam Dann is with us to break it all down.

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Producer: Jane Yee

The Government&rsquo;s opened its books and it&rsquo;s showing a return to surplus is well on track.&nbsp;
The Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update shows a stronger and slightly faster surplus than predicted... with the books expected to get out of the red by 2028/29.&nbsp;
Treasury also predicts unemployment has already peaked - and will track down.&nbsp;
But, it&rsquo;s not all sunshine and rainbows. Predictions of house price growth have been slashed, and there are some choice words about how costly our super is.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald business editor at large, Liam Dann is with us to break it all down.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

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